Exams
Exams
Everything you need to be exams ready this summer.
Exams 2025
If you are sitting exams at Kent this summer, these pages have everything you need from what to expect to support and how to prepare for the different types of exams.
The main 2025 exam period is now over with Resits running 28 July - 9 August. Your exam timetable, including your seat numbers, will be on KentVision.
Students with queries regarding ILPs should contact KentSSW@kent.ac.uk (Canterbury) or MedwaySSW@kent.ac.uk (Medway). For 2025 Resits the deadline to apply for ILP's for exam adjustments is Friday 11 July.
If you have any questions please contact your School or email exams@kent.ac.uk
Changes to exams next year
We've listened to your feedback and will be doing exams differently from next year. There'll be exams at the end of each term while course content is fresh in your mind, meaning you get more feedback as you go. This is part of wider changes to our academic year and module structure which will help make it easier for you to plan work, life and study.
Exam Periods in 2025/26
Autumn Term 6 -12 December
Spring Term 14 - 20 March
Summer Term Finalists 6 - 12 June All other stages 13-19 June
(Exams will not take place on Sundays)
Not passed? Here are your options
It can feel very upsetting and overwhelming if you don't pass, but you have options and we are here to help!
These options include:
Resit or resubmit
This is when you retake one or more exams or redo coursework in August.
There is a fee to resit or resubmit. If you cannot pay this fee due to financial hardship, please get in touch so we can discuss your options and financial support available.
Appeal (early resolution request)
This is when you ask the exam board to reconsider their decision. To appeal, you need to get in touch with your School within 7 calendar days of the release of your results. The Advice Service | Kent Students’ Union can support you with appeals.
Repeat
This is when you redo the whole module or equivalent number of credits in the next academic year.
As long as the module isn’t compulsory, you could choose another module.
You would need to attend all lectures and seminars, and follow the full assessment requirements.
Find out how repeating can affect your finances if you are funded by Student Finance England, as well as visa advice.
Top tips for resitters
Our experienced advisors in the Skills for Academic Success team share how to best prepare for resits.
Where can I get support?
Staff at the University and Kent Students' Union are on hand to help, including:
- Your Schools team
- Kent Students' Union Advice Service
- Student Support and Wellbeing
- Skills for Academic Success team
Not sure where to start? Ask Nexus and they can point you in the right direction.
Exams guidance
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Online exams
Read our technical guidance and how to prepare for both timed and 24hr online exams.
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In-person exams
Prepare for an in-person exam and what to expect on the day.
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What you can and can't bring into an exam hall
What you'll need and what you must leave at home. (No bags are allowed at the Exam Halls.)
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Exams FAQs
Check out this list of most frequently asked questions about exams at Kent.
What to expect in the Exam Hall
Watch the following short videos for advice and what to expect if you have exams in the Sports Centre or Keynes in Canterbury.
Sports Centre
What to expect if you are taking in-person exams in the Sports Centre this summer.
Keynes (ILP students)
Advice for Kent students with an Inclusive Learning Plan (ILP) taking in-person exams in Keynes.
Exam Calm
Sitting exams for anyone can be a stressful time as you try to balance preparation, study and nerves during exams. Student Support & Wellbeing (SSW) and the Skills for Academic Success (SAS) team have guidance for managing your wellbeing and information on how to study well during the exam season.
Exams timeline
Exam Adjustments
You can apply for adjusted exam arrangements using these links for religious observance or adjust your ILP, please be aware of the deadlines to apply.
Revision and support
Your School and Academic Advisors will provide you lots of resources to help you revise and the Skills for Academic Success (SAS) team have plenty of revision guides.
Exam timetables released
Timetables for May and June exams will be able to view in KentVision before the end of Spring Term.
The night before an exam
Calm last minute nerves with our night before the exam checklist. Don't forget to allow time to store any bags you bring.
During an exam
Allow yourself plenty of time, including time to store your bag. Tips on how to calm any worries during the exam.
Results days
Exams results are usually published from early July. Details can be found here.
Resits
Prepare to return to campus if you need to resit exams.
Graduations
If you are in your last year at Kent our Finalists checklist, available soon, provides everything you need to know and do.